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PowerPoint-PräsentationFollow up to the NAS speech in
Washington
The National Academies of Science (NAS) Bolt Root Cause Analysis
(RCA) Workshop this last
April. I stated that it was not one single issue which caused
Hydrogen Embrittlement , but the
persistence to add variables rather than to eliminate them. Which
when we divide the issues and
do not look at the variables a s a whole we only get part of the
story. To look on the life of a part
as a whole we would indeed see many variables not just in our area
of expertise, but would see
how metallurgy / material science think, environments react to one
another, design of parts
harden on contact, country of origins see rules and regulations,
how coatings are applied, field
operations use torque, where cathodic solutions do not work, and
supply chains get involved.
TDZ, was brought to the oil and gas industry with all of this in
mind.
Quality & Sustainability
Resource-friendly coating
TDZ is currently being used in Oil and Gas for:
• Tooljoint connections (as seen here) (4130)
• Actuation springs (A229, 6150 and 5160)
• Tension bolting in subsea drilling risers (L43)
• In splash environments on ships and in cable and pipe retreival
(none listed)
• Topside pressure control and sub-sea pressure control valves.
(none)
Quality, Sustainability
Zinc thermal diffusion guarantees a wide range of materials and
parts
Wide range of materials
• Low- and high-alloy steels
• Gray cast
• Casting alloy
• Sinter metals
The coating and system concepts can be customized for a variety of
applications.
High variety of parts
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Uniform coating of complex components with difficult to access
areas and cavities Retention of threaded engagement on connecting
parts Parts with weld seams Technology is suitable for sub-sea
tension Adhesion to rubber Formation of a natural solid lubricant
in zinc oxide
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Patented technology according to API Q1 standards
The specific know-how in the area of thermal diffusion is protected
by already granted and pending patents
Licensing models ensure a technological assurance of the
process
A data base of the three variables can be shared at other licensed
locations all over the world and repeated.
Quality, Sustainability
"Poisons create Hydrogen Embrittlement, cyanided, arsnic, acids all
of these are poisons and all of them create internal hydrogen
embrittlement" - Mehrooz Zamanzadeh Ph.D of Material Science
High quality Patented Technology Sustainable
Certified Technical Authority is easily obtained with a semi and
fully automated applications making repeatability programmable to a
data base.
Time, Temperature and Substrate are the variables in which the
process uses to obtain the correct thickness, hardness and
corrosion level for the substrate. All by which can be
programmed.
Without harmful substances Chrome VI-free CMR-free
(carcinogenic,
mutagenic, reprotoxic substances) - Acid free
Wastewater- and emissions- free production process in a closed
system
All process-related substances are recyclable
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layer. At the same time, the structure
and properties of the materials are protected and improved from the
inside.
The characteristics of the TDZ technology
While a conventional zinc process is merely applied as a layer on
the base material, zinc thermal diffusion bonds to the base
material where it forms a resilient, zinc-alloy metallurgical
bond.
This micro alloy provides extensive protection against corrosion
and wear without a significant application
100 °C
200 °C
300 °C
400 °C
500 °C
600 °C
1) Process temperature dependent on base material and desired
result
Zinc thermal diffusion is an extremely effective and
material-friendly process for the coating and refining of metals
and metal products.
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Thermal diffused zinc in comparison to other methods
Thermal diffused zinc provides high corrosion protection as well as
good joining properties while maintaining or improving the physical
properties of the base material.
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Internal validation according to DIN EN ISO 1463 - 2004.
Console rear axle, separated for layer thickness measurement µm
Test and validation performed externally by OEM.
Cross section over longitudinal axis, uniform layer
With Zinc thermal diffusion, a uniform layer thickness can be
achieved even in difficult to access parts or geometrically complex
components (for example cavities, threads, threaded heads).
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Service Life
Thermal diffusion forms a metallic compound as a micro alloy
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Test and validation accompanied by the independent institute for
material testing (GWP)
Diffusion Layer (4 μm to 55 μm) and can be controlled to (+/-) 1
micron Base material
The various phases of the micro alloy are the basis for the
outstanding properties of thermal diffusion.
Iron Zinc
Line scan1 through a layer of the zinc thermal diffusion
1. Layer
2. Layer
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1 Line scan (concentration profile): representation of the
site-dependent chemical composition in the micro range. Measurement
is carried out by means of an energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy
(EDS) in the scanning electron microscope.
The benefits of the TDZ technology
Service Life
No contact corrosion High wear resistance Suitable for cavities and
inner threads Protects even on damaged surfaces
Process Extended part's life time Broad diversity of materials No
blasting required for adhesion Reduction of variables in IHE/
EHE
Supports dissimilar metal construction and material mix
Safety
Practicing and further develop quality guidelines
Professional control by quality manger Company management according
to ISO
standards Sustainability
No special disposal requirements
Thermal diffusion guarantees that the treated parts have a longer
service life and therefore improve the profitability of the
enterprises.
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Service Life
Service Life
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In standard tests, results were obtained that are far above the
coating technologies currently in use.
TDZ Depending on the requirements, TDZ can adjust the corrosion
protection according to the customer's requirements by means of
process control, and can be applied to Stainless Steel to double
its life as well.
Zinc thermal diffusion avoids contact corrosion between different
metals
Competitive advantage by Zinc thermal diffusion
In many industries, a smart material mix decides on the lead. TDZ
provides a decisive competitive advantage: • The technology
prevents contact
corrosion between different metals
• The process allows new, lighter material combinations such as
steel and aluminum or the use of high- strength steels.
• Additional separating elements for avoiding contact corrosion can
thus be omitted.
Performance test for contact corrosion
Material:
Test:
High-strength, low-alloy steel (340 XF 3.0 mm), screwed on an
aluminum plate (Al 5000) screwed 10 years field test (50 cycles)
Test and validation carried out by BASF (US)
No corrosion at the contact points:
The Zinc thermal diffusion prevents contact corrosion at contact
points and thus opens up possibilities for the direct connection of
different metals. Aluminum, Stainless, Magnesium, Titanium,
chromium,etc...
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0 Cycles 50 Cycles
Customer test represents
Alternative Technology (HSS & Zinc flake)
TDZ Technology (HSS & TDZ & KTL)
New and lighter designs benefit from the TDZ technology through the
possibility of a direct connection.
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TDZ Technology (HSS & TDZ & KTL)
Static Meko test (salt spray test in climate change chamber with
additives) and validation externally carried out by German Auto
manufacture
Customer test represents
Zinc
thermal
diffsuon
Independent stone chipping Test, BASF Automotive Solutions
Results
after 180 cycles = 15 years (SAE J 2334, completed after 180
Cycles)
Standard ZnPhos
External test and validation by BASF Automotive Solutions,
material: cold-rolled steel, material thickness of the test plates
approx. 2mm.
There is no corrosion with Thermal Diffused Zinc even on damaged
surfaces. This fulfills the new requirements of 15 years corrosion
protection of the US automotive industry.
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INVESTIGATION Coating Micrographs
A cross section was mounted in resin and polished to a 1 micron
finish, and etched in 0.5% Nital. Micrographs were taken at various
magnifications both in the etched and unetched conditions. Some
micrographs have already been provided and further micrographs with
the coating thicknesses are given in appendix 1.
The coating thickness averaged 40 microns with a 10 micron thick
layer adjacent the steel which was identified as the gamma
layer.
Hardness Testing
A Shimadzu micro Vickers hardness tester with a 15g load was used
to give the smallest indentation possible. The indentations were
then measured at x100 magnification on an Olympus PMEG 3
microscope.
The small indentations required have resulted in a loss of
accuracy, and are indicative only. However they do demonstrate that
the gamma layer is much harder that the steel, and that the bulk
coating has a hardness comparable with a high tensile steel.
Table 1: Microhardness Results
Location Hardness Results Average
(HV) 1 2 3
Gamma Layer 679 568 568 605
Adjacent Gamma Layer 482 329 315 375
Bulk Coating 376 262 290 309
Security
Security
With a combination of high elastic and plastic deformation, TDZ
technology can absorb significantly more deformation energy,
working well with spring materials like A229, or 6150 and
5160
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Salt spray test :
Customer Specification: Applied standards:
3000h EN ISO 9227 (NSS) - Salt spray tests ISO 4628-3 - Assessment
of degree of rusting
Currently no abnormalities, test ongoing
WR RR 458h 0 0 973h 0 0 ongoing
Hours remark
Degree of rusting (Ri) part 1
1 2 1 2 18.3 214 216 216 217 19.3 414 418 416 416 20.3 615 619 618
620
Spring Force Measurement
travel [mm] load [N] part no. before TD load [N] part no. after
TD
Material: oil tempered ASTM A229, Carbon steel
Thickness of TDZ: 7.6 microns
Thermal diffusion increases the resistance of the parts
TDZ Technology
1500 P (AL/Si)
Tests carried out with an OEM show the increased security of crash
profiles with zinc thermal diffusion by improving the material
properties.
Crash tests and validation externally carried out by OEM.
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Security
TDZ coating technology offers solutions like metal to metal sealing
to meet the highest requirements of effectiveness, safety and
environmental protection down hole, or sub sea.
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Decisive Tests for Industry Bench Mark
Internal qualification test require 100 make and breaks on Tool
Joints
Fragment of the pin and box of ZL-90 tool joint with TDZ after
make-up/break-out testing at the VNIIBT Institute. 300 make-
ups/break-outs were performed.
The Threaded Connections Laboratory of the National Research
Institute of Drilling Equipment (VNIIBT) provided the
methodological and engineering support, while the process
operations were performed by the technical personnel at the
Experimental Production Department of the OAO RPA Burovaya
Tekhnika. To assess the durability of thread coatings, multiple
test make-ups of tool joints were made under conditions as close as
possible to those of rigsite tripping operations. The survey was
carried out on a well drilling test bench equipped with a
Uralmash-4E rig with a VM-53 derrick at the OAO RPA Burovaya
Tekhnika facility in Povarovka settlement, Moscow Region.
The achieved result of 300 make-ups/break-outs with intact
protective coating on the threaded and thrust surfaces of drill
pipe tool joints exceeded all expectations .
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70% 80% 90%
Roh TD
Yield strengthBreaking at elongation
The thermal diffusion process increases the elasticity and / or
ductility of the base material and thus significantly minimizes the
risk of micro-cracking.
Material:
Test and validation accompanied by the independent material
institute MatExpert.
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Security
• Resistance to tension force, Tension bolts, tool joints, threaded
materials
• Reductions in micro-cracking where seen in the metal
substrates
• Provides a repeatable yield point by which we can measure
elasticity and plasticity.
• Allows tension threads to maintain their form under heavy loads,
strengthens non-ferrous metals as well. Allowing them not to gall
or become soft.
Hydrogen Embrittlement Testing
Stopping Hydrogen Embrittlement!
Prior Service
There is a long list of processes and environments which add up to
HE in parts, rather than just one thing. Being able to erase those
prior processes and events is where TDZ goes further.
Thanks to the dry oven process used in zinc thermal diffusion,
there is no risk of hydrogen embrittlement. Aqueous systems are
often used in galvanic coatings, in which hydrogen can diffuse into
the base material. This can lead to embrittlement in the
components. As material strength increases, the risk of hydrogen
embrittlement also increases. Therefore, aqueous electroplating
coatings cannot be used without heating for steels over 1,000 Mpa.
This additional process step is eliminated when using the dry zinc
thermal diffusion process.
Internal Hydrogen Embrittlement
Non-acidic, non-toxic, non-stress inducing. Simplification and
removal of variables to account for tension, stress hardening,
resitivity in other metals and dimension .
Time, Temperature and Substrate are its only variables.
It is an Alloy w/ metal bond not a coating.
Can be applied to(+/-) 1 micron, 2A/2B (threads)
External Hydrogen Embrittlement
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Pre-Existing use in the field, EHE
Stress caused by impurities in steel, electroplating, cleaning,
IHE, no history at all.
OCP= -.82 in ocean
Hydrogen Embrittlement Tested Variables
TDZ has been designated as a non-hydrogen embrittlement service by
all DIN, BS, ISO, ASTM standards.
ASTM A320 (L43) material at 52-55 HRC, 42-45 HRC, 32-35 HRC &
at 1.75", 3.25" dia. TDZ and Plain
Tested to find the (HSR) Hydrogen Susceptibility Ratio ASTM
F2078
ASTM F606 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical
Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners,
Washers, Direct Tension Indicators, and Rivets
ASTM F1624 RISING STEP LOAD TESTING FOR HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT
THRESHOLD
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EHE/ IHE Elimination
Open Circuit Potential of ASTM E1290 sample in D1141 Salt
water
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